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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 429.18 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 429.18 and 307.68 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 429.18 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/429.18 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 429.18 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 132,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,050.10/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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